General Counsel

Located in the beautiful sun belt city of Tucson, Arizona, Secure Income Management (SIM) is a team of experienced financial professionals dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. The founder is a veteran in the industry, and the team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every client's financial plan. The company believes in taking a personalized approach to every client's financial situation, carefully analyzing their unique goals and needs to create a customized strategy that maximizes their wealth and minimizes their risk.

Our passion for helping clients plan for their future and transform their lives sets us apart from other advisors. The organization was recognized in 2025 by Inc. Magazine as the 158th fastest growing company in the US and will likely move up the list in 2026.

On-site in Tucson, AZ (Required) | Relocation assistance available

SIM is hiring a General Counsel to build and lead our in-house legal function in a highly regulated financial services, insurance, and advisory environment. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role partnering directly with the CEO and executive team. The General Counsel will own legal, regulatory, litigation, and risk management (in partnership with our Chief Compliance Officer) matters across the organization.

Prior litigation experience is a strong plus.

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team
• Own legal and regulatory matters across insurance, brokerage, and advisory businesses
• Advise on SEC, state securities, and state insurance regulations
• Partner closely with Compliance on policies, filings (including Form ADV), and regulatory examinations
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including client, vendor, SaaS, and employment and producer agreements
• Oversee litigation, disputes, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters
• Manage outside counsel, legal spend, and E&O carrier relationships
• Proactively identify and mitigate legal and enterprise risk

We are seeking an experienced legal leader with a proven track record operating in regulated financial services or insurance environments. This role requires strong legal judgment, a pragmatic business mindset, and comfort operating as a first or sole in‑house General Counsel in a growth‑stage organization.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (Arizona bar membership or ability to become licensed in Arizona required)
• Deep understanding of financial services and insurance regulatory frameworks
• Experience advising on SEC, state securities, and insurance matters
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation capabilities
• Litigation, regulatory inquiry, or enforcement experience (strongly preferred)
• Ability to provide practical, business‑oriented legal guidance to executives
• Experience operating under compliance and regulatory constraints

• In‑house counsel or senior attorneys in insurance, RIAs, brokerages, or financial platforms
• Former litigators with financial services, insurance, or regulatory focus
• Candidates with a combination of law firm and in‑house experience
• Legal leaders comfortable building and owning the legal function

$175k-$225k Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Secure Income Management is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Joshua Mellberg is the CEO and Founder of Secure Income Management and a nationally recognized leader in retirement income planning, wealth management, and financial education. With over 20 years of experience, Josh founded J.D. Mellberg Financial in 2005, growing it into one of the fastest‑growing private financial firms in the U.S., earning seven consecutive Inc. 500/5000 rankings before its acquisition by Ameri Life Group in 2020.

Josh has helped raise over $4 billion in capital, launched multiple investment and annuity products in partnership with top‑rated insurers, and is a frequent public speaker and educator. He also hosted the PBS series Mastering Your Money, focused on retirement, tax, and estate planning. Josh is passionate about financial literacy and helping individuals shift from focusing on net worth to building optimized, sustainable income—net of fees, taxes, and inflation.